Improving the financial life of an enterprise extends beyond investing in a particular stock or ensuring a startup gets its creation into the hands of a certain manufacturer so it can become a hit with consumers. Companies spell success with focus on ESG: Environmental, Social and Governance factor.

A contact lens that talks to a glaucoma patient’s smartphone. A thruster that directs a satellite to its precise destination in outer space. A fly lab for testing drones and other autonomous aerial vehicles.

Detroit continues to justify its moniker as a Comeback City with new restaurants, brand-name retail, residential development and a new hockey arena. However, redevelopment has been slow to reach neighborhoods. A few groups aim to rectify that situation.

By 2035, drivers will be able to sit back in relative ease while 21 million autonomous vehicles safely navigate inclement weather and traffic commutes on their behalf. Yet, connected and automated vehicles aren’t just cool or convenient: Industry leaders argue they one day will provide unprecedented levels of safety on roadways. “Connectivity makes driving safer,” said Huei Peng, director of